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Author and advocate Gemma Hickey gets a Governor General's Award in commemoration of the Persons Case
Manage episode 446292881 series 2435012
On Friday, in a ceremony in Calgary, author and advocate Gemma Hickey received a Governor General's Award. It was in commemoration of the Persons Case, which saw women legally recognized as 'persons' who could no longer be denied certain rights based on interpretation of the law. That case happened in Calgary 95 years ago - which is why the ceremony took place there instead of Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Hickey is the first transgender recipient of a Governor General's Award. While they were in Calgary, Hickey also requested a meeting with Alberta premier Danielle Smith, to address what they say is legislation that threatens the rights of transgender individuals. Martin Jones spoke with Hickey about the significance of the award and whether the meeting with premier Smith actually happened.
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Manage episode 446292881 series 2435012
On Friday, in a ceremony in Calgary, author and advocate Gemma Hickey received a Governor General's Award. It was in commemoration of the Persons Case, which saw women legally recognized as 'persons' who could no longer be denied certain rights based on interpretation of the law. That case happened in Calgary 95 years ago - which is why the ceremony took place there instead of Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Hickey is the first transgender recipient of a Governor General's Award. While they were in Calgary, Hickey also requested a meeting with Alberta premier Danielle Smith, to address what they say is legislation that threatens the rights of transgender individuals. Martin Jones spoke with Hickey about the significance of the award and whether the meeting with premier Smith actually happened.
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